General Counsel

At ACEVE, we back the builders of society. We build digital tools for the people who construct and maintain our physical world - electricians, plumbers, contractors - giving them back their time, clarity, and confidence. We're a Nordic SaaS company on a journey to become Europe's leading platform for construction and skilled trades. We're an AI-first company, and how we work is changing fast. The journey is real: sometimes messy, always driven by intention. We build with grit, openness, and a good dose of joy.

About the role:
As General Counsel, you'll be ACEVE's chief legal advisor - the person who helps the business move fast without breaking the things that matter. Reporting directly to the Group CFO, you'll build and lead a centralised legal function from the ground up, bringing structure and clarity to a legal landscape that has grown with us. This is a role for someone equally comfortable advising on a strategic transaction and writing a policy that holds across multiple jurisdictions. You'll work closely with the CFO, CEO, and senior leadership - not as a gatekeeper, but as a builder.

What will you do:
You'll own the legal function at ACEVE - from day-to-day counsel to long-term legal strategy across a growing, multi-jurisdictional business.

• Advise the CFO, CEO, and senior leadership on all legal matters, from commercial contracts to corporate governance

• Oversee compliance across the business - GDPR, employment law, intellectual property, and data privacy

• Build and lead a centralised legal function, consolidating governance and processes from previously decentralised structures

• Lead negotiations and manage relationships with external counsel and regulatory bodies

• Support M&A activity, joint ventures, and other strategic transactions

• Advise on AI-related legal and ethical considerations, including emerging regulations and risk management

• Develop and implement legal policies that work across multiple jurisdictions

• Monitor changes in laws and regulations and translate them into clear, actionable guidance for the business

• Manage legal risk and develop mitigation strategies that enable growth, not just protect against it

• Supervise and develop in-house legal staff and external legal resources
  

We believe you have:

• 10+ years of legal experience, with at least 5 years in a senior in-house counsel role

• A law degree from a recognised institution and admission to practice law in at least one EU jurisdiction

• Proven experience in the technology or SaaS sector - you understand how these businesses work

• A track record of advising on complex commercial, compliance, and regulatory matters across borders

• The ability to communicate legal complexity clearly and build trust across functions

• Experience leading or building a legal team, and a genuine interest in developing people as well as processes

• Fluency in English
  

Bonus Points For:

• Experience in a mid-sized or multinational tech company

• Exposure to cross-border legal issues and European regulatory frameworks

• Familiarity with GDPR, IP protection, SaaS licensing models, and AI governance
  
  

Don't tick every box? Apply anyway. We care more about curiosity, drive, and what you'll build with us than a perfect CV. ACEVE is an equal opportunity employer. We're committed to building an inclusive environment where every voice is heard and every role counts. Our selection process is continuous - we review applications as they come in.